Free Comedy Documentaries

In the world of stand-up comedy in South Africa, Trevor Noah uses his experiences during Apartheid to prepare for the biggest show of his life. Directed by: David Paul Meyer and starring Adam Glass, Anthony Anderson, David Paul Meyer.

In the '70s and early '80s, the Boston stand up scene was bursting with talent like: Dennis Leary, Steven Wright, Colin Quinn, and Janeane Garofalo.

It takes 100 renowned comedians to tell the same dirty joke, which benefits from their variety of storytelling and expert timing.

Dying Laughing is a candid look inside the complicated and fascinating lives of some of the world's greatest stand-up comedians.

Since his tragic death from cancer at age 32, comedian Bill Hicks's legend and stature have only grown, and this unique documentary tells his story, blending live footage, interviews and animation to fill in the details of a life cut short.

Laughter.... Plato hated it, the Bible discouraged it and the school you went to probably banned it. The first feature documentary on the subject, LAUGHOLOGY is a groundbreaking and "screamingly funny" odyssey into why we laugh and a look at those who would stop us.

This documentary introduces us to Mark Rowswell, a Canadian comedian virtually unknown in his own country who has an enormous following in mainland China, where he is known as Dashan.

Young people go from marijuana to wild piano playing, hysteria and death.

Comedy godfather Jonathan Winters stars as himself in this riotous spoof of his obsession with being a serious painter. Plenty of Winters's famous friends try to help -- but the theft of his favorite painting threatens to derail his ambitions.

Comedy veterans and co-creators Penn Jillette (one half of the hit duo Penn & Teller) and Paul Provenza capitalize on their insider status and invite over 100 of their closest friends…